This Day in Norwood History- September 22, 1938-First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of ’38

This Day in Norwood History- September 22, 1938-First Baptist Church Steeple Blown Off by Hurricane of '38

Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1902

Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1902

Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974

This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested

This Day in Norwood History – September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide

This Day in Norwood History - September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide

This Day in Norwood History- August 30, 1913-“Old Tavern”, Norwood House Relocated

Paul Ellis' tavern, situated on the Norfolk and Bristol Turnpike between Boston to Providence (now Washington st), brought stagecoach passengers and their drivers to his door and tap room regularly. A large hook on a post in front of the tavern allowed drivers to throw their reigns over easily when they arrived and also became an easy place to hang mail or other articles without needing to stop, saving the drivers time. Soon, drivers started calling the tavern "The Hook" and before long the nickname was applied to the area around Norwood's present Town Square. This article goes into more detail about the history of the Tavern and mentions some of the events that occurred there, including a gruesome murder/suicide (which will be the subject of an article on this page a few days from now) and a visit from a US President. The structure was known by many names over the years, including "Ellis' Tavern", "Hartshorn's Tavern", "The South Dedham Inn", "Norwood House" and "The Norwood Hotel". The Tavern was moved on #thisdayinnorwoodhistory in 1913 to the intersection of Nahatan st and Broadway, approximately where Santander Bank is today. The construction of the George T Lee Bridge and the extension of Nahatan st under the railroad tracks wouldn't happen until 1935, over 20 years later.

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge

This Day in Norwood History- August 29, 1912-Ricco Wanted in Norwood on Murder Charge

This Day In Norwood History- August 26, 1921-Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists

This Day In Norwood History- August 26, 1921-Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists

This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909-Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood

This Day in Norwood History- August 24, 1909-Departure of 10th Cavalry Seen by 500 People of Norwood

This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907-Swimming Contest

This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1907-Swimming Contest

This Day in Norwood History- August 14, 1935-Wandering Webber Boys Found Safe in Dedham Jail

This Day in Norwood History- August 14, 1935-Wandering Webber Boys Found Safe in Dedham Jail